Annie Golden

Before she played the mysteriously mute inmate Norma Romano on the hit series "Orange is the New Black" (Netflix 2013-), Annie Golden had an enduring career on stage and screen spanning almost 35 years - starting with her first performance in cult movie musical "Hair" (1979).

Golden was born in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn on October 19, 1951. As the youngest of six children, she strived to standout by singing in the church and school choirs. Despite the nuns' discouragement in Catholic school to pursue more viable career options, Golden still yearned for the stage. She worked as a secretary to pay the bills until she hooked up with guitarist Artie LaMonica and formed the p... Continue Bio >>